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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.98, 615.98 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.98, 615.98 and 180.06 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.98 : 615.98 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.98/615.98 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.98x = 615.98 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.98x = 110,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,913.36/410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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